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Sun Jun 11 2017
 
     
 

#KnysnaFire - Outlook optimistic as weather improves

The outlook was optimistic this morning regarding the devastating Eden district and Knysna fires as weather conditions improved, the Western Cape government said.

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Elderly couple die in Eastern Cape fires

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality fire and emergency teams are still battling devastating fires, while police have confirmed two fatalities.

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Police forget to lock cell, six detainees escape

Six detainees, including a murder suspect, escaped from cells at the Empangeni police station after police allegedly forgot to lock doors leading to the exit.

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Rogue agents derailing corruption probes

The Special Investigating Unit has been infiltrated by rogue and unvetted officials, some of whom leak and sell sensitive information to suspects the unit is investigating.

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BREAKING NEWS: Wayde van Niekerk sets new SA record!

The South African’s form in the half-lap event bodes well for his bid at the World Championships in London in August, where he will attempt the 200m-400m double.

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SOUTH AFRICA  
   
 

UCT holds title as Africa's top varsity

The University of Cape Town has retained its title as the top university in Africa, according to the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings report.

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AFRICA  

Metsing calls for government of national unity

Lesotho's former deputy prime minister Mothetjoa Metsing has said a broader coalition deal would ensure stability after the election failed to produce an outright winner.

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WORLD  

Britain's May seeks deal with N.Ireland party to cling to power

British Prime Minister Theresa May's says she has spoken with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), to discuss finalising a deal when parliament is reconvened next week.

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SPORT  

Man United agree fee for defender Lindelof

The chase for Victor Lindelof intensified when Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who spent last season at Old Trafford, gave his seal of approval.

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LIFESTYLE  

Why kids need aunts and uncles in their lives

The role of a loving aunt or uncle in a child's life should be a cherished one and, more important, a necessary one, writes Monica Leftwich.

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EISH!  

1 winning Powerball ticket sold in California worth $447m

A sole winning Powerball ticket worth $447.8 million and matching all six numbers was sold in southern California and will claim the 10th largest lottery prize in US history.

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BUSINESS  

Russians wheat farmers to get a relief

Russia’s wheat fields are expected to see warm, dry weather in the next two weeks, a relief for farmers that have struggled with a cold and soggy planting season.

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ENTERTAINMENT  

Babes Wodumo & Nasty C to wow BET Awards crowd Mzansi-style

Babes Wodumo, Nasty C and Supa Mega AKA have received nominations in the Best International Act.

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MOTORING  

Watch: Richard Hammond survives hectic crash

Richard Hammond was airlifted to hospital with a fractured knee after a dramatic supercar crash on Saturday.

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TRAVEL  

Abu Dhabi records 1.6 million hotel guest arrivals

Emirate sees 7% growth in hotel guest arrivals compared to previous year

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